Watertown, IL
Unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois
Watertown is a small unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois. It is 2.8 miles NW of Oregon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61061.
Watertown at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Ogle County
- ZIP code
- 61061
- Nearest town
- Oregon (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.9853, -89.2944
Weather in Watertown now
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Watertown weather by the hour
Watertown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watertown.
This week in Watertown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watertown
What is the weather usually like in Watertown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 36.6 inprecipitation per year · 930 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watertown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCHELLE, IL US (USC00117354), adjusted for the elevation of Watertown.
Watertown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watertown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watertown?
Watertown has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 36.6 inches (930 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Watertown is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Watertown
The closest live webcam is DeKalb › North-west, 27.2 miles E of Watertown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watertown.
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- Skare Estates7.8 mi E
- Kyte Side Estates8.1 mi SE
- Prairieview Estates8.6 mi E
- White Rock9.0 mi NE
- Woodland Acres9.4 mi SE
- Ramsey Acres9.5 mi E
- Ramsey Acres9.5 mi E
- Von Glen Acres9.8 mi NE
- Von Glen Acres9.8 mi NE
- Stratford10.1 mi W
- Rolling Greens Mobile Home Park10.3 mi E
Questions about Watertown
Where is Watertown, IL?
Watertown is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, 2.8 miles NW of Oregon.
What county is Watertown in?
Watertown is in Ogle County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Watertown, IL?
The ZIP code for Watertown is 61061.
What is the nearest town to Watertown?
Oregon, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watertown?
Yes. The closest is DeKalb › North-west, 27.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watertown?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Watertown?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Watertown?
About 36.6 inches (930 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Watertown?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Watertown?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watertown have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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